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An Accountant Temporary job is a short-term role in which an accountant is hired for a specific period to assist with financial tasks such as bookkeeping, tax preparation, or audits. These roles are often used to cover employee absences, manage seasonal workloads, or support special projects. Temporary accountants may work for a company directly or through a staffing agency. The length of the assignment can vary from a few weeks to several months, depending on business needs.

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As a Temporary Accountant, your daily responsibilities often include processing invoices, reconciling bank statements, preparing journal entries, and assisting with month-end or year-end closing procedures. You may also be tasked with managing accounts payable and receivable, supporting audit preparations, and maintaining accurate financial records. Team structures can vary, but you will frequently collaborate with other accounting professionals, finance managers, and occasionally external auditors. Temporary roles often offer exposure to diverse industries and accounting practices, providing valuable experience and networking opportunities for career advancement.

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To excel as a Temporary Accountant, you need a solid understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and experience with general ledger management, often backed by a degree in accounting or finance. Familiarity with accounting software such as QuickBooks, SAP, or Oracle, as well as proficiency in Excel, is typically required, and a CPA certification can be advantageous. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to adapt quickly to new environments help temporary accountants succeed. These competencies allow for accurate completion of financial tasks and enable you to seamlessly integrate with different teams, ensuring timely delivery of projects.

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Infographic showing various Accountant Temporary job openings in Vermont as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 11% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 82% Physical, 8% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $69,975 per year, or $33.6 per hour.

Temporary Administrative Accounting Specialist

Burlington, VT • On-site

City Market Onion River Co-op
Retail • 201 - 500 employees
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$21.30/hr

Temporary

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

Job Type
Temporary
Description
Starting Wage: $21.30/hour
Department: Finance
Reports To: Accounting/Payroll Supervisor
Location: All City Market Locations
Union Position UE Local 203: Non-exempt, Grade 7
Summary
City Market Co-Op is seeking a full -time Administrative Accounting Specialist, who has an interest in supporting the Finance department's daily functions with a variety of administrative tasks.
Do you have an interest in local food systems and providing a wide variety of local, organic, and conventional products at a fair price? Do you want to help the community by being a part of an integral team at City Market?
If you are interested in working for a community-owned business and playing an active role in our vibrant local food system, then we would love to hear from you!
Day-to-Day Duties
  • Enter invoices into company software, create invoices, remittances for EFT/ACH payments.
  • Help in reconciling credit cards, ensuring all necessary documentation is provided and correctly coded.
  • Complete general office tasks, included but limited to answering phone calls, filing, mailings, etc.
  • Assist the Accounts Payable Analyst, as needed, with vendor payments, reconciling bank statements and other accounts, managing data archival of AP Invoices, credit card statements, remittances, etc.
  • File invoices according to the departmental system.
  • Create and maintain procedural guides for all activities including invoice and payment, processing, GL reconciliation, and account management.
  • Support in the processing of the employee charge accounts for weekly payroll for all CBU & NBU employees.
  • Create entries in general ledger, cash management, accounts receivable, etc., as requested.
  • Review cash reconciliation by Front End staff and investigate any discrepancies.
  • Provide excellent customer service to both external and internal customers as the first point of contact.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
  • High School diploma or GED
  • Associates Degree in Accounting, Business or related area preferred.
  • Two years of accounting or of experience working in accounting, or related field preferred.
  • Accurate keyboarding, ten key calculator skills, & proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required.
  • Solid understanding of Microsoft Office Suite required.

Benefits
Store discounts; free fitness classes, award-winning Wellness Program; Employee Assistance Plan & more!
Salary Description
$21.30 per hour

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